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innovated a new system for filing books that dramatically improved efficiency in libraries
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Recent Examples of innovating
That’s the beauty of the game, and what challenges brands to keep innovating.
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Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Saunt brings over 25 years of experience to Primary Wave, having worked in brand partnerships building innovating campaigns for legendary and contemporary artists.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 11 Sep. 2025
Evolving, innovating, and staying relevant is a key trait among some of the strongest stocks in history.
—Adam Sarhan, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Anne Breinberg, of Denmark, made it to the final round by innovating a form of self-massage.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Flamingo Estate Green Goddess Soap Brick, $44; flamingoestate,com SkinMedica has been innovating in the skincare space since 1999.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
This kind of creativity is essential for innovating in complex business landscapes, as well as daily life.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Over 130 years later, Primus is still hard at work innovating in the portable cooking space.
—New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2025
People were finding hope, connecting with one another and innovating new approaches to HIV prevention and treatment.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Saunt brings over 25 years of experience to Primary Wave, having worked in brand partnerships building innovating campaigns for legendary and contemporary artists.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 11 Sep. 2025
Evolving, innovating, and staying relevant is a key trait among some of the strongest stocks in history.
—Adam Sarhan, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Anne Breinberg, of Denmark, made it to the final round by innovating a form of self-massage.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Flamingo Estate Green Goddess Soap Brick, $44; flamingoestate,com SkinMedica has been innovating in the skincare space since 1999.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
This kind of creativity is essential for innovating in complex business landscapes, as well as daily life.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Over 130 years later, Primus is still hard at work innovating in the portable cooking space.
—New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2025
People were finding hope, connecting with one another and innovating new approaches to HIV prevention and treatment.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovating
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This could involve engaging in serious conversations about commitment or establishing boundaries for a stronger foundation.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Spanish designer, who worked at Alberto Mancini Yacht Design before establishing his eponymous studio, just unveiled a new gigayacht concept that pays homage to the golden age of yachting.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
19 Sep. 2025
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Shame on those in government who forget this founding truth.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Oscar-winning actor has never shied away from talking about menopause, founding a company called Respin to make information more widely available and even testifying in front of Congress in support of a bill to help increase funding for women’s health issues.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
18 Sep. 2025
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One of the major findings is that a big threat is likely to come from small independent labs that go too far in pioneering AI systems.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Many might think that only savvy investors, pioneering founders, and rising CEOs become millionaires overnight—but employees are reaping seven-figure net worths from the successes of their companies, too.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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Or those who know the difference between a smudging brush and a blending brush and how to use them when creating a smoky eye.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Improving efficiency in cooling systems reduces leaks, lowers energy use, and extends product life, creating both environmental and financial savings.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Sainz and Williams initiating a right of review protest four days later revived my feeling that his penalty was an unsatisfactory outcome, regardless of the rules.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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The incursion, which saw multiple drones breach Polish airspace during a broader Russian assault on western Ukraine, prompted Poland to invoke NATO's Article 4, initiating emergency consultations among member states.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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News on the red carpet for the 2025 Emmy Awards, with correspondent Zuri Hall introducing Rex, 68, as as the fiancé of McEntire, 70.—
Jessica Wang,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Sep. 2025
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Chinese-Canadian designer Wenny Han made a powerful debut at New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026, introducing her first full collection under the banner of Global Fashion Collective (GFC).—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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After launching in Europe, the Peel It Back Tour hit the States in early August, treating fans in Oakland, California, to a mix of hits and deep cuts that continue to define their legacy as a seminal force in industrial rock.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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And the disarming nature of someone like Jon Cryer starting this thing felt good to me rather than just launching right into the chaos.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Innovating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovating. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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